An April 13Ā roundtable of motor carrier industry stakeholders before a House subcommitteeĀ is intended to help policy leaders figure out the most appropriate approach for the implementation of trucking provisions in the 2015 FAST Act highway law. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
April 12, 2016Transportation Technology News
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Capitol Agenda for the Week of April 12: Motor Carrier Execs of the Roundtable
Cargomatic Slashes Workforce
Freight technology firm Cargomatic, which offers a mobile app that connects shippers and local truckers with available hauling capacity, confirmed that it recently laid off part of its workforce.
April 11, 2016Wabco, Bendix Say Active Safety Tech Paving Way for Autonomous Systems
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ā The continuing evolution of active safety and braking systems is helping to pave the way for more advanced autonomous driving technologies, executives with two key industry suppliers said here at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
April 11, 2016GE's Oil Business Seen Finding `Missing Piece' With Baker Hughes
General Electric Co. could become one of the top players in the oil services and equipment industry if it decides to bid for Baker Hughes Inc.
April 8, 2016Robots May Beat Drones in Race to Deliver Packages
Forget flying drones. When it comes to predictions on what sci-fi method might bring you hot pizza, aspirin, groceries or new shoes, some experts bet that delivery robots rolling down sidewalks will beat out airborne couriers.
April 7, 2016McLeod Unveils Automated Tools for Logistics Firms, Brokers
McLeod Software has introduced LogixSolutions eRate Confirmation, which the company said simplifies the rate confirmation process for brokers by creating an electronic form to capture, record and automate the workflow process.
April 7, 2016Internet Truckstop Group Sells Stock to Fund Expansion
Internet Truckstop Group announced a āsignificantā investment from the private equity firm Bregal Sagemount to support expansion of its transportation technology platform.
April 5, 2016Capitol Agenda for the Week of April 5: A Different Darling
Who are you and what have you done with Scott Darling? TheĀ nominee to head FMCSA that we bumped intoĀ at the Mid-America Trucking Show last week was far different from the reserved acting administrator we encountered a year ago at the same event. Except for the hat. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
April 5, 2016LTL Carriers Boost Dimensioner Use to Improve Pricing Accuracy, Profits
Less-than-truckload carriers have more than quadrupled the use of dimensioner technology to improve pricing accuracy and profitability, experts said.
April 4, 2016FRAās Feinberg Urges Law Enforcement, State Agencies to Aid in Reducing Collisions at Rail-Highway Crossings
Federal Railroad Administration officials in recent months have stepped up efforts to reduce what they say are preventable fatalities and injuries from train collisions with trucks and cars at U.S. highway rail-grade crossings.
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